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Department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 13 Apr 2026 Start date: 1 September 2026 or by agreement Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Lecturer Workplace: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R1 Amount of Working Hours: full-time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 or by agreement Number of Open Positions: 1 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at FFMU is looking for a lecturer specializing in teaching French as a foreign language to bachelor's (A1 – C1) and master's (C1 – C2) students. A prerequisite is a completed master's degree in French Language, French language teaching or Teaching French to Foreigners (in the case of applicants from abroad). Experience in teaching practical language at a university is an advantage. MAIN JOB CONTENT Pedagogical Participation in teaching practical language subjects for bachelor's degree students (normative grammar, vocabulary, written expression, oral expression). Supervision and review of bachelor's theses. Participation in the organizational management of educational activities within the workplace. Research Previous independent publishing activity in the field of teaching French as a foreign language is an advantage, but not a requirement. Other Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position held, as instructed by the head of the department, e.g., announcing and organizing exam dates, entering exam results into the MUNI IS, etc. Routine administrative tasks related to the management of courses taught (e-learning, etc.), communication with students via the MUNI IS Participation in the promotion of the field and its study at FFMU. WE REQUEST Professional education, qualifications and experience Master's degree in French Language, French language teaching or Teaching French to Foreigners (for applicants from abroad) – required. Experience teaching French to university students – advantage. Length of experience required Previous experience is not required, but is an advantage. Language skills French language skills at C2 level – requiredz. Native French speaker – an advantage. English language skills at least at B2 level – required. Knowledge of another Romance language – an advantage. Requirements related to job content Basic computer skills at the user level with office and communication applications (MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.). Ability to use modern teaching tools and materials. Support for active student participation in classroom discussions. Conceptual and systematic approach to teaching. Organizational skills. Carefulness, responsibility, reliability, patience, and empathy when dealing with people. The advantage is Experience working in an academic environment Experience in other areas of education WE OFFER Working environment  stable working environment in a prestigious institution employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research access to interesting projects the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team of experts friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty Training and development Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 13. 4. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents. The following documents are required as a part of your application: ​​cover letter  ​​structured CV with an overview of previous experience  ​​copies of proof of education In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.  If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, e-mail: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. After submitting all the required documents in the electronic application, the following selection steps will take place: 1. Pre-selection. The selection committee will preliminarily assess the profiles and CVs of the candidates, paying attention to: a) fulfillment of requirements (completed university studies in the required field) b) any previous teaching experience. The committee will compile a shortlist of applicants accepted to the next stage of the selection process. Applicants will be informed of the results of the pre-selection process by email. 2. Teaching demonstration. Candidates who pass the pre-selection will give a short teaching demonstration (30 minutes) based on information that will be provided to them at the same time as the notification of successful completion of the pre-selection. 3. Interview, consisting of: a) discussion of the teaching demonstration b) interview about the candidate's CV and their expectations regarding the position. The interview may take place in person or via videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyofArtsMasarykUniversity. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/. Department: Information about the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found at: Ústav románských jazyků a literatur Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: doc. PhDr. Petr Dytrt, Ph.D E-mail: 9255@mail.muni.cz

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Contribute to the education and development of the future nursing workforce in the Great Southern and beyond Mentorship and support for undergraduate nursing students Part-time ( 0.6 FTE) appointment on a tenurable basis Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 – $138,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. WACHS Great Southern (GS)and the Department of Nursing, University of Western Australia, invites applications from experienced registered nurses interested in a part-time secondment to a Nursing Academic Lecturer role, based in Albany. This exciting partnership opportunity is ideal for a passionate clinician who is motivated to contribute to the education and development of the future nursing workforce in the Great Southern, a growing hub for innovative health education and collaborative workforce development across regional Western Australia. About the University The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university. UWA’s Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is an innovative four-year nursing qualification and is delivered start-to-finish in the Great Southern at the UWA Albany campus. Located at the UWA Albany campus, this role supports high-quality nursing education and student learning experiences in the Great Southern. UWA is committed to engaging collaboratively within the regions to support health workforce capacity through access to tertiary education, quality education offerings, evaluation and research in partnership with communities. Learn more about us. About the opportunity The role will require the ideal candidate to provide clinical supervision during placements across the GS region, alongside academic mentorship and support Facilitate simulation-based learning activities and assessment of students Contribute to curriculum development, adopting a continuous improvement methodology Engage with regional clinical partners to foster academic–practice collaboration. About you Previous academic experience is welcomed but not essential. Comprehensive orientation to the role and professional development opportunities will be provided. This secondment offers a supported pathway into academic practice while recognising the importance of clinical currency in the delivery of contemporary nursing education of the future. Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant along with occasional travel interstate Position description:  PD - Lecturer (Nursing) 522559.pdf To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Olivia Gallagher at olivia.gallagher@uwa.edu.au How to apply Please apply online via the Apply Now button and submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria. Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 13 April 2026 This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia Benefits Flexible working options. Generous paid leave including parental leave. Up to 17% employer paid superannuation. Salary packaging available. Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service. Discounted UWA course fees. Discounted health insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability. If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process. If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number